The three ships flew across the sky as they slowly approached a single world that rested outside of any universe. This was New World. A world that appeared outside of any universe, a neutral zone as it were. It also happens to be the place that acts as a base for Zexi's group.
"Wow...it feels like its been so long since we last visited this place." Jexi said.
"I agree. Look at how much this place has changed." Aelita said.
"I'm seeing towns, cities, communities that never existed when we were last here. Its really coming along just like Sam dreamed." Tails said.
"I can't wait to see all the people here. You feeling it too, david?" Hope asked.
"Totally!" David said. "This place has come a long way since we helped sam back in Glenwood."
"Yep. From what I've heard on Corneria, lots of different species are moving there. Mermaids, Beastmen, even a few elves." Rainbow said.
"Id say this place is becoming popular fast." Sonic said.
Applejack then looked to Dark. "Yer not gonna have any relapses in your directives, seeing all the enhanced here, are ya Dark?" she asked.
"No. Now that I know that their powers will live on...killing seems...pointless now." Dark said. "I just wish to reunite with Psychic. That is all."
"Well, at least he's one minded." Starlight said.
The three ships soon descended outside of a town known as Oak Tree Town, the place that hosts the base for Zexi's group. A modernized town that also controls all the trade for New World.
"Wow, this place is huge!" Luffy said.
"To think this was all empty space when we first arrived." Aelita said.
"I don't even wanna wonder how long it took to get all of this set up." Ranma said.
"Probably months or even weeks. Who knows?" Ulrich said.
"Gotta say, it still is pretty impressive." Pit said.
"Ah hahaha! Well look who has arrived!" a voice said as they saw Heart approaching them while pulling a wagon behind him. "The heroes of the worlds have come!"
"Heart! Good to see you!" David said.
"Ah! Hero David! How nice of you to come!" Heart said flexing. "I was hoping an amazing hero like you would return!"
"Uh...who is this guy?" Petra asked.
"His name is Heart. He's a member of Zexi's group and someone who dreams of becoming a hero." Twilight said.
"By the way, Heart. You called David an amazing hero." Starlight said.
"Which I find a little strange since I haven't exactly done anything noteworthy when we last met." David said.
"Are you joking? You who have bested the villain Brainiac? He who pushed himself to win the Hoenn league? And who could forget he who defeated the ancient evil known as Zeromus? How can this man not be an amazing hero?" Heart said triumphantly.
"Thats a lot of credit where its due, David. Heart really knows a lot about you." Hope said.
"Wow. News travels fast." David said.
"So...I take it you came to visit Zexi and the others. What a coincidence. I was headed there myself. Allow me to take you there." Heart said.
The group then followed Heart as they were passing through the town as they saw many of the Enhanced Orphans working at different places and using their powers to do so.
"These kids really have learned a lot." Hope said.
"Yes. Here we don't promote things like fighting evil and being heroes. All of them want to live happy normal lives even with their new conditions. So we are giving them just that." Heart said.
"I'm happy they like this peaceful path. It's something that's special to them that they can't get often normally." Erza said.
"Yeah. This place is making them the opposite of what Astro was trying to do. Instead of an army, they're peace loving citizens." Carrot said.
"So where exactly is your base, Heart? Is it like a tree house, or a cave or something?" Pinkie asked.
"Its right there." Heart said as they looked upon a two story house that stood upon quality farmland with fields in different parts of the large area.
"Wow… really not expecting that." Sunset said.
"Yes. In order to make sure we are doing our part, we have taken up farming and animal raising to make sure we make this world work." Heart said.
"So is Psychic in? We got Dark here who really wants to see her." Rainbow said before Jexi elbowed her.
"Don't be rude." Jexi whispered.
"Sorry, but Psychic isn't here right now. She left with Gemina and Tulip to deal with some rats." Heart said.
"I see." Dark said. "Then I will wait." he said sitting atop a rotting stump.
"Well, i wanna see new world more than wait here all day. Let's go see every inch of this place!" luffy said.
"We can't do that, it'll take days to even see all the towns, Idiot!" Nami said.
"True. Even by ship it would take days." Heart said.
"Besides, we came to make sure Psychic and Dark reunite. We didn't come to sightsee." Jexi said.
"Plus, once they do. David will reunite with Harumi." Ramona said.
"Yes. So let's be patient and wait for them to come back." Jexi said.
"We just got back." a voice said as they saw Psychic along with Gemina and Tulip approach.
"Wow, you girls work fast." Zelos said.
"Dark?" Psychic said.
"Psychic...so you are alive. I am relieved." Dark said.
"So you've seen the truth too." Psychic said.
"Yes. Honestly I was forced to try by a hideous girl with rainbow hair and then it was knocked into me by Zexi, the young hero." Psychic said.
"Hey! I'm not that hideous! ...Am I?" Rainbow asked.
"Sorry, Psychic tends to speak her mind. If anything, you're beautiful." Gemina said.
"Thanks. Its a signature style." Rainbow said.
"Sure." Tulip and Gemina said as they looked away.
"So...have you come to join us, brother?" Psychic asked.
"Yes. That is my intention. I can no longer in good conscience serve Dragon a minute more." Dark said.
"Alright. I will inform Zexi and see if he approves." Psychic said. "He's training in the fields with Kenshin and Abby."
"Thank you." Dark said.
They went around back and saw as Zexi was being double teamed by Kenshin and Abby as he was fighting ferociously against the two.
"I know Zexi's the protege of Jexi and all… but is this really a fair fight? Its two on one here." Usopp said.
"No...this is good. A fighter has to push themselves to their limit." Jexi said.
As Kenshin swung his sword as Abby kicked, Zexi then blocked both of them with his aura guarded hands as he jumped and kicked both of them away as he jumped.
"Well done. It seems your defense has improved as well as your attack." Kenshin said.
"Yes. Both have been improving within these passing days." Abby said.
"You really are getting better everyday. Very great." Hope said.
"Its all so I can surpass you and Jexi." Zexi said. "After all...I'll be taking up your mantles when you give up the ghost."
"Just as David did for his father?" Kokoro asked.
"Hey, my dad's out of retirement now, remember?" David asked.
"Zexi, with all due respect, you can still be a hero, even if we don't retire. Day is young for us." Vashyron said. "That said, we've got someone we'd like you to meet."
Dark walked up right on cue.
"My name is Dark. I am looking to serve you as a subordinate. So please, take me as such." Dark said.
"Huh? Yeah. Okay." Zexi said nonchalantly.
"And he just accepted him right away." Scott said.
"Hehehe. That's Zexi...never showing concern over a new member." Tulip said.
"So...since you all came this far...how about dinner to celebrate this new milestone?" Abby suggested.
"Not yet. There's still one person left." David said.
"Ah, that's right! I promised Harumi she'd be the last member." Zexi said.
"If it's alright, can I go with you to see her?" David asked.
"Yeah. It's time to keep my promise. We're heading off in an hour. We're going there. The Null Mountains." Zexi said.
"Hold up, Null Mountains? That's a place here right? Harumi's living here already?" Chopper asked.
"No. It's a mountain range in the Standard Universe. I've been there before to train." Jexi said. "It's home to the Black Spider Tribe."
"Black Spider Tribe?" Leonora asked.
"They were a tribe of killers and mercenaries centuries ago. A lot of tribes like them existed to try and conquer the worlds. But due to the evolution of weapons and powers, they vanished from history and decided to live in solitude." Jexi said.
"Wow, nice story." Sunset said.
"And you're saying they've been training Harumi since she met Zexi?" David asked.
"If I didn't tell them she wanted to join...she was going to be killed for being an outworlder." Zexi said.
"Oh…" David said, down that he could be there to protect her at that point. "Well, thanks for making sure she stayed alive."
"No problem. Though I should be thanking her...for telling me about heroes." Zexi said.
"So are we gonna stand here? Or are we finally gonna meet your sister?" Nana asked.
"She's right. Its time to fulfill a promise that that has been left waiting for so long." Leonis said.
"Yeah. Let's head out….to the Null Mountains." Zexi said.